Colts cornerback Greg Toler feels the loss to the San Diego Chargers after their game at Qualcomm Stadium on Monday, October 14, 2013. The Colts lost 19-9 against the Chargers. Matt Detrich / The Star

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler successfully returned to the field Sunday after a 7-game absence stemming from a groin injury. If you didn't notice him on the field, it's because his action was extremely limited - by design.

"I know he only played seven or eight snaps, but it was great to get him back on the field," coach Chuck Pagano said. "I didn't want to use him in all phases, in our base (defense). Just our third-down (packages)."

Pagano said the weather - the temperature was 22 degrees at kickoff - was a factor in the decision to limit Toler's play. Because the muscles likely would ...